I didn't learn as much from this book as from others by Hale. Inside the front and back covers, a map of North America in 1850 shows free and slave states, as well as marking routes for the Underground Railroad. Simple but well planned illustrations make complex situations attainable for all readers. Different methods used to smuggle runaways are illustrated and scattered appropriately through the text. An old injury didn’t make her an ideal guide, but her tenacity to get the job done can be felt in the pages. Harriet Tubman’s desire to be free and give freedom to others shines through. John Brown’s importance to the abolitionist movement is also briefly but well explained. “The Adventures of Tiny Fredrick Douglas” introduces readers to this very important historical figure while keeping with the flow of the book. Hale does an excellent job of exposing the dark years of slavery while not divulging too much which might overwhelm a reader relatively new to the subject. We see her grow up, bounce among several owners, resolve to be free, and become the famous conductor on the Underground Railroad we all learned about in school.
They want a story which doesn't show that “everything America does is perfect.” In this tale, the main character is Harriet Tubman, born Araminta “Minty” Ross. In addition, I always acquire some new information while reading these books.īrief Summary: Like every other Hazardous Tale, (the historical) Nathan Hale tells a British officer and his executioner a story before he is hung. Some of my students do not read on grade level so reading a "Hazardous Tale" is doable and confidence building. I teach high school social studies classes, and I'm always looking for new ways to engage students in history.
About me: I have become a big fan of Nathan Hale's work.
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